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Walking Holidays in Santo Antao | The Classic Trails in 4 Days
Best Of SANTO ANTAO
Cova volcano crater, Xôxô, Ponta do Sol, Fontaínhas, Paul valley
4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | 3 WALKS
Local Expert | Hikes | Accommodation | Transfer | Meals
Overview
Of course, you won’t have time to see the whole Island, but four days will be enough to fall in love with it! You can pack so much fun into a short walking holiday in Santo Antao Island that it will feel like a true escape and will make the real world feel distant.
Highlights:
D1:
Sao Vicente - Santo Antao Island
At 07:15 A.M. we pick you up in your hotel in Mindelo and drive you to Sao Vicente port. The ferry will take one hour to reach the island of Santo Antao.
At 09:00 A.M - our driver will welcome you at Porto Novo port terminal.
Walk: Volcano Crater Cova - Paul valley
To be able to quickly get to the above-mentioned attractions, you will start along the mythical Corda road, and in less than 20 minutes you will be in Cova volcano crater, at 1522 meters altitude, where you start the descent to the majestic Paul valley, accompanied by a local guide to tell the history of the beauty surrounding you. From above crater the views are breathtaking! There are several objects for photos; mountains, rural dwellings, agricultural terraces and various crops. You have a picnic-lunch that you can enjoy on route. After a short visit to the small city of Pombas, transfer to Ponta do Sol to spend the night.
Walking time: 5hrs | Distance: 12,5 Km | Elevation: + 300 m / - 1320 m
Meals: Picnic-lunch + Dinner.
Type of accommodation: Guesthouse
D2:
Walk: Ribeira da Torre Valley
Today we can look forward to some fantastic relaxing walking after the ups and downs of the previous stretch. We head down to Ribeira da Torre valley and we will stop in Xôxo for the lunch under the trees. In the late afternoon we return to Ponta do Sol.
Walking Time: 3h30 | Distance: 8 Km | Elevation: + 560 m / - 710 m
Meals: Breakfast + Picnic-lunch + Dinner | Accommodation: Guesthouse
D3:
Walk: Cruzinha | Fontainhas | Ponta do Sol
After breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the hike in Cruzinha. Superb ride along the fantastic coast, passing through rugged cliffs and wonderful small rural villages; Cruzinha, Corvo and Fontaínhas. We have a picnic lunch that we can enjoy en route. Continue to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night. Dinner at restaurant. Walking time: 4h30 | Distance: 11 Km | Elevation: +690 m / - 710 m
Meals: Breakfast + Picnic-lunch + Dinner.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
D4:
Santo Antao - Sao Vicente Island
After breakfast, head back to Porto Novo port via newly built island coastal road.
At 09:00 A.M. - the ferry-boat will get you back to São Vicente Island.
At 10:00 A.M. - we transfer you back to your hotel in Mindelo.
Meals: Breakfast.
End of Stay
NOTE:
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This program depends on weather conditions and may be modified by us on site for your safety;
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You might be able to make some modifications to the current tourist programme based upon your personal preferences.
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Hike in the majestic mountains of the protected area of the eastern plateau of Santo Antao island;
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Get in touch with the still untouched nature and meet the greenest valleys of Cape Verde (Paul, Ribeira da Torre and Ribeira Grande);
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Discover Pombas, Ribeira Grande and Ponta do Sol, cities of Portuguese colonial architecture;
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Look closely Fontaínhas, declared the second most beautiful village in the world by National Geographic magazine;
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Try the traditional Cape Verde drink: Grogue and Pontche;
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Delight in the Cape Verde gastronomy through a good fresh fish dish.
When?
All year round
How long?
4 Days | 3 Nights
How much?
Please contact us! Our team will answer you quickly.
Price includes transport, guiding and food & accommodation
Fitness level: 12345
Min. 1, max. 8 guests
Pick up points: Mindelo (Sao Vicente Island), Porto Novo or anywhere else on request (surcharge)
